This is a question that pops up on the gun forums regularly and one that I have been asked on many occasions. It may be phrased in different ways such as, “Is the Hi Power reliable with hollow points? I’ve heard that they only feed ball reliably,” or “Is the Hi Power as reliable as…
I am frequently asked by other Hi Power fans, “What is your personal carry Hi Power?” Variations on this theme often include, “What modifications have you made?” Finally, ammunition choice is requested. First, let me assure you that I do not claim to know all things and would not presume to try and “tell” anyone what is…
Not infrequent discussions on various firearm sites suggest that the Hi Power and the CZ-75 are relatives. Some opine that the latter is a descendent of the former. Let’s take a look at these two pistols and see where they share common traits and where they don’t in order to see just how true their…
For decades the 3+ decades I’ve been enthralled with the 9mm Hi Power it seems that I’ve been equally interested in what ammo to feed it when wanting “high performance” on the receiving end, be the receiver animal or human. For about 10 years, this bordered on obsession. I just had to know what the absolute, unequivocal, ultimate 9mm…
It is no secret that my favorite 9mm pistol has been the Browning Hi Power and that either it or a 1911 pattern pistol is my most often used pistols at the range. Before retirement as a police officer my duty sidearm was either a Hi Power 9mm or a 1911 in .45 ACP. These…
WYSIWYG (“Whissy Wig”) is a commonly used acronym for “What You See IS What You Get.” It is not true for this latest art form in functional leather from Mark Garrity. We initially see a single holster. What we get is essentially three holsters in one. This holster is capable of being worn as an IWB, OWB, and as a “tuckable” IWB by simply rearranging…
I recently received a package from holster-maker, Eric Larsen. It was an inside-the-waistband (IWB) design and obviously intended for concealed carry. Mr. Larsen sent the holster to me to say thank you for some past activities and did not solicit or expect any kind of report. In fact, here is part of his email message: “I’ll say…